The National Conference Centre offers six impressive large conference rooms, including the Britannia and Premier Suites, ideal for 350–1000 delegates. With flexible layouts, state-of-the-art facilities, and over 9,500 sq ft of space, these suites are perfect for impactful conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale corporate events in the Midlands.
The Imperial suite is a favourite for spectacular large grande banquets and events with state of the art technology including built in AV and LED lighting.
Capacities:
Banquet: 760
Cabaret: 608
Classroom: 700
Theatre: 1300
Reception: 1600
The Britannia suite features natural daylight and full blackout facilities and is located on the ground floor, just off the main entrance.
Capacities:
Banquet: 1000
Cabaret: 672
Classroom: 750
Theatre: 1400
Reception: 1800
The Compton and Manxman Suites are two identical, versatile rooms that can be used individually or together, and also pair seamlessly with the Britannia Suite. Ideal for breakout sessions, exhibitions, or catering, these flexible spaces are designed to adapt to your event needs.
With direct access to the main foyer and convenient load-in/load-out access for production teams, both suites offer practical functionality alongside a professional setting.
Capacities:
Banquet: 360
Cabaret: 240
Classroom: 250
Theatre: 400
Reception: 500
Discover the Premier Suite at the National Conference Centre — a spacious, column-free ground‑floor venue offering 3,950 sq ft of daylight-flooded flexibility. Ideal for conferences, banquets or exhibitions, it accommodates up to 400 theatre-style or 550 at a reception, with full AV and 3‑phase power
Capacities:
Banquet: 370
Cabaret: 240
Classroom: 250
Theatre: 400
Reception: 550
The Bracebridge is a stylish, lower-floor suite spanning 3,961 sq ft with its own bar and lift access. Ideal for private dining, pre-reception space or conferences.
Capacities:
Banquet: 330
Cabaret: 80
Classroom: 80
Theatre: 130
Reception: 500
Boardroom: 48
The Ballacraine is a spacious, art‑deco banqueting suite accommodating up to 300 banquet, 208 cabaret, or 500 reception guests. Perfect for private dinners or combined with the Bracebridge, it features air‑conditioning, fast Wi‑Fi, and elegant décor for memorable events
Capacities:
Banquet: 300
Cabaret: 80
Classroom: 80
Theatre: 130
Reception: 500
Boardroom: 48
Ideal for high-level meetings and mid-sized conferences, our medium conference rooms—Kirkmichael, Bracebridge, and Waterloo—accommodate 120 to 350 delegates. Each suite features super-fast 200Mbps Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flexible hire options, making them a smart choice for medium conference venues in Birmingham.
A grand, air‑conditioned space with elegant high ceilings and flexible sound‑proofing. Ideal for conferences, banquets or receptions, it seats up to 300 theatre-style, 200 banquet-style, and up to 600 for receptions
Capacities:
Banquet: 200
Cabaret: 180
Classroom: 160
Theatre: 300
Reception: 600
The Waterloo Suite is a sophisticated art‑deco room spanning 2,690 sq ft, adorned with bespoke chandeliers. With air‑conditioning, fast Wi‑Fi, and flexible access, it connects seamlessly to the Trafalgar Suite.
Capacities:
Banquet: 216
Cabaret: 180
Classroom: 130
Theatre: 200
Reception: 350
Our small conference venues—The Wardroom, The Crow’s Nest, and The Balcony—are ideal for board meetings, training sessions, and intimate events for 2 to 120 delegates. Each space features air-conditioning, super-fast 200Mbps Wi-Fi, and flexible booking options, making them perfect for small conferences in Birmingham.
The Kirkmichael Suite is a stylish, intimate meeting room (approx 18.9 × 7.7 m) ideal for boardroom sessions, workshops or dinner events. It seats up to 72 in theatre, 80 reception‑style, or 32 boardroom‑style. Features include air‑conditioning and high‑speed Wi‑Fi.
Capacities:
Banquet: 80
Cabaret: 40
Classroom: 48
Theatre: 90
Reception: 250
Light-filled and versatile, The Balcony is an L-shaped suite with private outdoor terraces overlooking the central gardens. Perfectly suited for celebrations, training or seminars, it accommodates up to 120 reception guests, 70 theatre-style or 50 in classroom setup.
Capacities:
Banquet: 70
Cabaret: 45
Classroom: 50
Theatre: 70
Reception: 120
Boardroom: 24
The Crow’s Nest is a newly refurbished, intimate meeting room perfect for high‑level board sessions or training. It features an integrated kitchen area with an island—ideal for catering setup. Modern amenities include air-conditioning, high-speed Wi‑Fi, and natural light, seating up to ~30 delegates.
Cabaret: 54
Classroom: 51
Theatre: 91
Boardroom: 25
An elegant, newly refurbished 400 sq ft boardroom space ideal for executive meetings or interviews. Featuring solid oak and marble furnishings, built‑in projector, plasma screen, air‑conditioning, and high‑speed 200 Mbps Wi‑Fi, it seats up to 14 delegates in style.
Boardroom: 14
Explore the National Conference Centre’s additional spaces: a grand, light-filled entrance hall ideal for registration, networking, or welcome receptions, complemented by over 129,000 sq ft of versatile outdoor areas—including manicured courtyard gardens, expansive lawn, and hard-standing spaces perfect for marquees, team-building, or exhibitor displays.
Discover the outdoor spaces at the National Conference Centre – 129,000 sq ft of versatile event field, a manicured 17,500 sq ft internal courtyard garden for networking or receptions, and 57,600 sq ft of hard-standing for marquees, displays, or parking
The Entrance Foyer at the National Conference Centre offers a grand welcome with its expansive marble floors and high ceilings. Bathed in natural daylight, this open and airy space is ideal for greeting large groups, setting up registration desks, or hosting information stands. It provides no-step access and is equipped with superfast 200 Mbps Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests.
Contact us now to check the availability of your preferred space and get your planning started.
